Responsibilities:
  • Manage the QA/QC team and quality operations, coaching and mentoring the team for success and ensuring daily tasks and projects are completed effectively
  • Review and update quality policies and documentation, ensuring implementation throughout the company, as well as supplier and distribution facilities
  • Monitor quality and food safety performance of raw ingredients, in-process liquids, and finished products throughout shelf life, collecting and managing data, reporting on KPIs, and developing improvement strategies
  • Manage the QA budget, ensuring adequate stock of supplies, and maintenance of lab equipment
  • Develop and deliver quality related training to staff to improve knowledge, efficiency, and reduce risk of quality failures
  • Monitor and report on consumer complaints, collaborating with department managers to investigate root causes and implement solutions
  • Conduct control point audits and inspections, identifying deviations and providing guidance to management on best practices and resolutions
  • Ensure the brewery operates within compliance of quality, food safety, and environmental regulations, flagging potential issues and regulatory changes that may affect the business
  • Provide expertise and support as part of the management team regarding Steam Whistle’s quality and food safety programs, goals and future development
Skills and Experience:
  • Experience of managing and coaching a team
  • Bachelor’s degree in science related field such as microbiology or food science
  • Deep understanding of quality systems and process improvement processes
  • Working knowledge of operations, environmental standards, regulations and sustainable development  
  • Previous experience working in alcohol beverage is preferred
  • Ability to apply high level root-cause and problem solving skills at all levels
  • Foundational knowledge in brewing, packaging or beverage manufacturing is preferable
  • Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of manufacturing such as 6 Sigma, GMP, Process Capability, World Class Manufacturing, TQA, etc., and be able to establish and implement plans
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact confidently and effectively with multiple departments and employees

We offer:

  • The opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
  • Paid training and development, related to area of work
  • 12-pack of beer each week
  • Competitive pay 
  • Friendly, collaborative environment 
  • Subsidized meal program 
  • 3 weeks vacation with an additional day per year to 20 days 
  • 6 paid wellness days
  • Health and Dental Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to epic parties 

Diversity and Equality:  
Steam Whistle Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.  We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs. HR@steamwhistle.ca 

This is a management position
This is a full time position

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